PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse
South Charleston, WV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU/Stepdown position requiring ICU skill set and advanced cardiac care capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Stepdown setting
• Unit consists of 11 beds with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
• Patient population includes post-op vascular cases, hemodynamically stable cardiac dysrhythmias, stroke, sepsis, renal, stable acute MI, unstable angina, and post-cardiac catheterization
• 12-hour night shifts with rotating weekends and holiday coverage required
• Floating to Med-Surg Telemetry, ICU, and Emergency Department may be required
• Utilizes Epic EMR for charting
• Requires titration of drips including insulin, Cardizem, heparin, amiodarone, and low-dose dopamine
• Specialized procedures and equipment include telemetry, bipap, cpap, mechanical ventilation, high flow O2, and post-cardiac cath care
• Monitor Tech assistance available 24/7; RNs are responsible for reading telemetry strips
• RNs assist with general care and unit clerk duties as needed alongside PCTs
• Charge Nurse and House Supervisor resources are available for support
• First day general hospital orientation, full day nursing orientation, computer training, and two 12-hour orientation shifts with a preceptor provided
• Solid navy scrubs required with closed-toed shoes; specific guidelines for undershirts and outerwear apply
• Pass/fail EKG testing may be required as part of the onboarding process
• No local travelers allowed; must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Returning travelers must have a two-year break if previously employed in any WVU Medicine location, and may not exceed one year cumulative work within WVU as a traveler

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• Current AHA certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 1-2 years critical care experience required, including prior travel experience
• ICU skill set required, including experience with bipap, cpap, mechanical ventilation, critical drips, and post-cardiac cath care
• Arterial line, post fem-pop, post endarterectomy, ECAR, and TVAR experience preferred
• Ability to float to ICU, Stepdown, Med-Surg Telemetry, and Emergency Department as needed

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts